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Flynn’s I&S Essay Graphic Organizer

Introduction:

General Statement/Hook: *Something relevant and interesting* (1-2) Sentences

A quote, a story, A question

Summary: *Tell me what is going on at this point in history* 2-4 sentences

Thesis: 1) Age of exploration………

2) Effect #1
3) Effect #2

3 sentences

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic Sentence: Europeans have affected the Americas in many ways that……….(specific to the
effect)

Assertion (one of the effects): One of the effects resulting from the European Age of
Exploration in the Americas is………………
Evidence: According to document____,”……………………….”(Doc,____).

Evidence: According to document____,”……………………….”(Doc,____).

Analysis: (What is this source? 1-2 Sentences) This source states……..

(Why this source is significant 2-4 Sentences) This source proves……..

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic Sentence:

Assertion:
Evidence:

Analysis:

Body Paragraph 3

Topic Sentence:

Assertion:
Evidence:

Analysis:

Conclusion

Restate Thesis in Different Words: *DO NOT COPY AND PASTE*

Why it matters/Big Picture: The age of exploration and its effects matter because…….2-4 sentences